Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers

Overview of the Collection

Creator

Salsman, Joel

Title

Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers

Dates

circa 1930-2001 (inclusive)

Quantity

18.19 cubic feet (21 boxes)

Collection Number

5591

Summary

Compositions, clippings and publications on Pacific Northwest composers, correspondence, photographs and programs

Repository

University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu

Access Restrictions

Open to all users.

Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Request at UW

Languages

English

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Biographical Note

Joel Salsman was a composer, pianist, and teacher. He was born on July 22, 1941 in Seattle, Washington. In 1966, Salsman earned a Master of Musical Arts degree from the University of Washington. After graduation, Salsman was awarded a New York Woolley Foundation grant to study in Paris with pianist and conductor Raymond Trouard. He spent seven years in Paris, where he won awards in five international competitions before returning to Seattle. Over the next thirty years Salsman performed hundreds of concerts around the Seattle area. He died on November 17, 2001 in Seattle. Salsman is well known for performing and recording music by other Pacific Northwest composers such as James Beale, William Bergsma, Leonard Berkowitz, Alan Hovhaness, Gerald Kechley, Lockrem Johnson, George McKay, Gloria Swisher, Diane Thome, Mark Tobey, John Verrall, and others.

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Content Description

Compositions, clippings and publications on Pacific Northwest composers, correspondence, photographs and programs.

The bulk of the materials are compositions. A complete listing of compositions is available in the Special Collections Reading Room.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

The creators' literary rights have not been transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Arranged by type of material.

Acquisition Information

Transfer from Music Library, January 27, 2010

Donor: John Lisicich, 2017-11-15

Processing Note

Processed by Deborah Hamilton; processing completed in 2011.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001

17.96 cubic feet (19 boxes)

Scope and Content: Compositions, clippings and publications on Pacific Northwest composers, correspondence, photographs and programs. The bulk of the materials are compositions. A complete listing of compositions is available in the Special Collections' Reading Room. The Joel Salsman Collection consists of musical scores and recordings of music composed by Pacific Northwest composers. Joel Salsman (1941-2001), a Seattle-area pianist, performed and recorded music by several Pacific Northwest composers including James Beale, William Bergsma, Leonard Berkowitz, Alan Hovhaness, Gerald Kechley, Lockrem Johnson, George McKay, Gloria Swisher, Diane Thome, Mark Tobey, John Verrall and others. Salsman's own manuscript scores also reside in the collection. The collection includes a small group of correspondence and news clippings on Alan Hovhaness. The collection has been divided by location; the recordings are in the Music Library.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users

Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Restrictions on Use: Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.
- Compositions by Pacific Northwest composers
  
  Scope and Content: A complete listing of compositions titles is available in the Special Collections' Reading Room.
  - Description: Beale, James
    
    Container: Box 1, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Compositions by Pacific Northwest composers
  - Description: Beale, James
    
    Container: Box:oversize 7, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Compositions by Pacific Northwest composers
  - Description: Bergsma, William
    
    Container: Box 1, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Compositions by Pacific Northwest composers
  - Description: Berkowitz, L.
    
    Container: Box 1, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Compositions by Pacific Northwest composers
  - Description: Berkowitz, L.
    
    Container: Box:oversize 8, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Compositions by Pacific Northwest composers
  - Description: Coruper, William
    
    Container: Box 1, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Compositions by Pacific Northwest composers
  - Description: Dodgson, Stephen
    
    Container: Box 1, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Compositions by Pacific Northwest composers
  - Description: Dresher, Paul
    
    Container: Box 1, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Compositions by Pacific Northwest composers
  - Description: Gottschalk, L.M.
    
    Container: Box:oversize 9-10, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Compositions by Pacific Northwest composers
  - Description: Haller, Stephen
    
    Container: Box 1, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Compositions by Pacific Northwest composers
  - Description: Hovhaness, Alan
    
    Container: Box 1-2, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Compositions by Pacific Northwest composers
  - Description: Hovhaness, Alan
    
    Container: Box:oversize 11, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Compositions by Pacific Northwest composers
  - Description: Johnson, Lockrem
    
    Container: Box 2-3, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Compositions by Pacific Northwest composers
  - Description: Johnson, Lockrem
    
    Container: Box:oversize 11, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Compositions by Pacific Northwest composers
  - Description: Johnson, Wayne David
    
    Container: Box:oversize 11, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Compositions by Pacific Northwest composers
  - Description: Kantner, Karla
    
    Container: Box 3, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Compositions by Pacific Northwest composers
  - Description: Kechley, David
    
    Container: Box 3, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Compositions by Pacific Northwest composers
  - Description: Kechley, David
    
    Container: Box:oversize 12, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Compositions by Pacific Northwest composers
  - Description: McKay, G.F.
    
    Container: Box 3, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Compositions by Pacific Northwest composers
  - Description: McKay, G.F.
    
    Container: Box:oversize 12, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Compositions by Pacific Northwest composers
  - Description: Montaigu, Henry
    
    Container: Box 3, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Compositions by Pacific Northwest composers
  - Description: Munn, Gary
    
    Container: Box 3, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Compositions by Pacific Northwest composers
  - Description: Pena, Angel
    
    Container: Box 3, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Compositions by Pacific Northwest composers
  - Description: Richmond, Eero
    
    Container: Box 3-4, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Compositions by Pacific Northwest composers
  - Description: Richmond, Eero
    
    Container: Box:oversize 13, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Compositions by Pacific Northwest composers
  - Description: Salsman, Joel
    
    Container: Box 4-5, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Compositions by Pacific Northwest composers
  - Description: Salsman, Joel
    
    Container: Box:oversize 14-15, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Compositions by Pacific Northwest composers
  - Description: Schoen, Vic
    
    Container: Box:oversize 15-17, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Compositions by Pacific Northwest composers
  - Description: Swisher, Gloria
    
    Container: Box 5, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Compositions by Pacific Northwest composers
  - Description: Swisher, Gloria
    
    Container: Box:oversize 17-18, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Compositions by Pacific Northwest composers
  - Description: Thome, Diane
    
    Container: Box 5, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Compositions by Pacific Northwest composers
  - Description: Verrall, John
    
    Container: Box 5, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Compositions by Pacific Northwest composers
  - Description: Verrall, John
    
    Container: Box:oversize 18-19, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Compositions by Pacific Northwest composers
  - Description: Unknown Composer
    
    Container: Box:oversize 19, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Compositions by Pacific Northwest composers
- Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  
  Container: Box 6, Accession 5591-001
  - Description: Belle Arte Concerts
    
    Dates: 1988
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Konzertsaal Bundesallee (Berlin)
    
    Dates: 1968
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Bremerton Symphony
    
    Dates: 1986-1987
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Bumbershoot
    
    Dates: undated
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Capitol Hill Westminster Presbyterian
    
    Dates: 1975-1994
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Cascade Symphony Orchestra
    
    Dates: 1982-1983; 1989-1990
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Centre Culturel Americain
    
    Dates: 1964-1971
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Cornish School of Allied Arts
    
    Dates: 1972
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Eastside Chamber Orchestra
    
    Dates: 1985-1986
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Edmonds Ensemble
    
    Dates: 1994
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Everett Symphony
    
    Dates: 1983; 1989-1990
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Evergreen Safety Council
    
    Dates: 1987
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: First Christian Church
    
    Dates: 1983-1995
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Highline Symphony Orchestra
    
    Dates: 1982-1985
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Hildman Strings
    
    Dates: 1990
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Holy Names Academy
    
    Dates: 1983
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Kygaku String Quartet
    
    Dates: undated
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Musicians Emeritus Symphony Orchestra
    
    Dates: 1981-1996
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Nippon Kan Theater
    
    Dates: 1986?-1989?
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: North Seattle Community College
    
    Dates: 1983-1987
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Northwest Chamber Orchestra
    
    Dates: 1973-1976
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Northshore Symphonette
    
    Dates: 1987
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Octava Chamber Orchestra
    
    Dates: 1992
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Olympia Chamber Orchestra
    
    Dates: 1996
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Olympia Symphony Orchestra
    
    Dates: 1982-1983; 1987-1988
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Our Lady of the Lake Church
    
    Dates: 2001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Pacific Lutheran University
    
    Dates: 1984
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Pilgrim Congregational Church
    
    Dates: 1995
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Portage Bay Philharmonic
    
    Dates: 1989; undated
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra
    
    Dates: 1965-1966; 1985; 1990
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Rainier Symphony
    
    Dates: 1983-1984
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Renton Youth Symphony Orchestra
    
    Dates: 1988
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Rialto Theater
    
    Dates: 1991
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Seattle Art Museum
    
    Dates: 1981-1989
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Seattle Central Community College
    
    Dates: 1982-1984
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Seattle Concert Theater
    
    Dates: undated
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Seattle Pacific University
    
    Dates: 1975; 1989
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Seattle Parks and Recreation
    
    Dates: 1979-1981
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra
    
    Dates: 1961-1992
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Seattle Public Library
    
    Dates: 1981-1989
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Seattle Symphony
    
    Dates: 2001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Shoreline Community College
    
    Dates: 1981-1995
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Skagit Valley Symphony
    
    Dates: 1989
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Soundings Northwest
    
    Dates: 1991
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Southwest Washington Symphony
    
    Dates: 1986
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Sullivan Lenneman Performing Arts Gallery
    
    Dates: undated
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Tacoma Community College
    
    Dates: 1988
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Tacoma Concert Band
    
    Dates: 1985-1994
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Thalia Symphony Orchestra
    
    Dates: 1984-1993
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: University of Washington School of Music
    
    Dates: 1960-1999
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
  - Description: Unknown
    
    Dates: undated
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996
- Miscellaneous papers of Salsman
  
  Container: Box 6, Accession 5591-001
  - Description: Catalogs
    Scope and Content:
    
    Music of Alan Hovhaness
    
    Music of Lockrem Johnson
    Dates: undated
    
    Container: Box 6, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Miscellaneous papers of Salsman
  - Description: Certificate- William Bergsma (photocopy)
    
    Dates: 1985
    
    Container: Box 6, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Miscellaneous papers of Salsman
  - Description: Clippings- re: Salsman
    
    Dates: 1963-2001
    
    Container: Box 6, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Miscellaneous papers of Salsman
  - Description: Correspondence- addressed to Salsman
    
    Dates: 1983-1999
    
    Container: Box 6, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Miscellaneous papers of Salsman
  - Description: Drawing- artist unidentified
    
    Dates: undated
    
    Container: Box 6, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Miscellaneous papers of Salsman
  - Description: Numerology profile for Salsman
    
    Dates: 1984-1988
    
    Container: Box 6, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Miscellaneous papers of Salsman
  - Description: Photographs
    Scope and Content:
    
    Jim and Jane Beale
    
    Alan and Hinako Hovhaness
    
    Joel Salsman and Alan Hovhaness
    
    Charles and Dora Murphy
    
    Joel Salsman
    
    John and Polly Verrall
    
    Unidentified
    Dates: undated
    
    Container: Box 6, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Miscellaneous papers of Salsman
  - Description: Poems
    Scope and Content: Folder contains two poems:
    
    Untitled, author unknown
    
    "Music Magic"- Tribute to Joel by: Amy Wilston
    Dates: undated
    
    Container: Box 6, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Miscellaneous papers of Salsman
  - Description: Poster- 7th Street Theater
    
    Dates: 1993
    
    Container: Box 6, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Miscellaneous papers of Salsman
  - Description: Program Notes
    
    Dates: undated
    
    Container: Box 6, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Miscellaneous papers of Salsman
  - Description: Publication- re: Stanley Chapple
    
    Dates: 1982
    
    Container: Box 6, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Miscellaneous papers of Salsman
  - Description: Publication- re: Alan Hovhaness
    
    Dates: 1975
    
    Container: Box 6, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Miscellaneous papers of Salsman
  - Description: Publication- re: J.F. Koenig
    
    Dates: 1999
    
    Container: Box 6, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Miscellaneous papers of Salsman
  - Description: Publication- Music for the Piano
    
    Dates: 1954
    
    Container: Box 6, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Miscellaneous papers of Salsman
  - Description: Publications- re: Salsman
    
    Dates: 1978-1992
    
    Container: Box 6, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Miscellaneous papers of Salsman
  - Description: Publications- re: John Verrall
    
    Dates: 1958
    
    Container: Box 6, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Miscellaneous papers of Salsman
  - Description: Recording lists
    
    Dates: undated
    
    Container: Box 6, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Miscellaneous papers of Salsman
  - Description: Repertoire- Salsman
    
    Dates: undated
    
    Container: Box 6, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Miscellaneous papers of Salsman
  - Description: Report- Fandrich Grand Piano Action
    
    Dates: undated
    
    Container: Box 6, Accession 5591-001
    
    Location: Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001 / Miscellaneous papers of Salsman
Accession No. 5591-002: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, 1982-1997

.23 cubic feet (1 box)

Scope and Content: Piano recordings, artwork, and greeting cards made by Joel Salsman.

Restrictions on Access: Textual and visual materials are open to all users. Magnetic media in folders 3 and 4 are not accessible. Contact Special Collections for more information.

Restrictions on Use: Copyright unknown and users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.

Acquisition Info: Donor: John Lisicich, 2017-11-15
- Description: Greeting cards with original artwork made by Joel Salsman
  
  Dates: 1994-1997
  
  Container: Box/Folder 1/1, Accession 5591-002
  
  Location: Accession No. 5591-002: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, 1982-1997
- Description: 2 pieces of artwork by Joel Salsman
  
  Dates: 1982-1993
  
  Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Accession 5591-002
  
  Location: Accession No. 5591-002: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, 1982-1997
- Description: Audio cassette recording of a Joel Salsman recital with original artwork for cassette case
  
  Dates: undated
  
  Container: Box/Folder 1/3, Accession 5591-002
  
  Location: Accession No. 5591-002: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, 1982-1997
- Description: Disklavier disk recording of Joel Salsman playing the piano
  1 floppy disk (3.5 in.)
  
  Restrictions on Access: No playback equipment is currently available to play the recordings which are stored on magnetic media (3.5" floppy disk). Contact Special Collections for options.
  
  Dates: 1992
  
  Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Accession 5591-002
  
  Location: Accession No. 5591-002: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, 1982-1997

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Subject Terms

Composers--Northwest, Pacific

Personal Names

Salsman, Joel--Archives

Other Creators

Personal Names
- Beale, James, 1924-2010 (composer)
- Berkowitz, Leonard (composer)
- Coruper, William (composer)
- Dodgson, Stephen, 1924-2013 (composer)
- Dresher, Paul (composer)
- Gottschalk, Louis Moreau, 1829-1869 (composer)
- Heller, Stephen, 1813-1888 (composer)
- Hovhaness, Alan, 1911-2000 (composer)
- Johnson, Lockrem, 1924-1977 (composer)
- Kechley, Gerald (composer)
- McKay, George Frederick, 1899-1970 (composer)
- Peña, Angel, 1921-2014 (composer)
- Richmond, Eero (composer)
- Salsman, Joel (composer)
- Swisher, Gloria Wilson (composer)
- Thome, Diane, 1942- (composer)
- Verrall, John, 1908-2001 (composer)

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Subject Terms

Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001

Table of Contents

Overview of the Collection

Biographical Note

Content Description

Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Administrative Information

Arrangement

Acquisition Information

Processing Note

Detailed Description of the Collection

Accession No. 5591-001: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, circa 1930-2001

Compositions by Pacific Northwest composers

Programs of Salsman's performances, 1964-1996

Miscellaneous papers of Salsman

Accession No. 5591-002: Joel Salsman collection on Pacific Northwest composers, 1982-1997

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Personal Names

Other Creators

Personal Names

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